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Oct 1, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Bowman: Community banks critical to PPP

Community banks were essential to the success of the Paycheck Protection Program by serving the smallest businesses outside the focus of larger banks, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle "Miki" Bowman said.

Sep 29, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
PPP loan-forgiveness problems make news

Politico reported on the frustrations of community banks and other lenders with the Paycheck Protection Program's loan-forgiveness process.

Sep 28, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA to Congress: Simplify PPP forgiveness

ICBA urged Congress to immediately pass stand-alone legislation to simplify Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness to preserve the success of the program.

Sep 25, 2020 | Press Release
ICBA to Congress: Help Small Businesses by Simplifying PPP Forgiveness

ICBA today urged Congress to immediately pass stand-alone legislation to help millions of small businesses by simplifying Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness.

Sep 25, 2020 | Letters to Congress | Letters to Regulators | Testimony
ICBA Statement for PPP Hearing 9-25-2020

A simplified forgiveness process is urgently needed to ensure the PPP does not become a quagmire of red tape for lenders and borrowers, distracting them from the hard work of restoring employment growth.

Sep 25, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA pressing PPP relief in hearing statement

ICBA today is repeating its call for a simplified Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness process in a statement for a House subcommittee hearing.